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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,413.20, 398,119.80 and 195,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,413.20, 398,119.80 and 195,429.20 is: 293,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,413.20 : 398,119.80 = 195,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,413.20/398,119.80 = 195,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,413.20x = 398,119.80 × 195,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,413.20x = 77,804,234,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,804,234,018.16/265,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,143.80

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